USS Princeton (LPH-5) operated as troop transport with helicopters and smaller vessels transporting troops on and off shore during April 1962 and from October 1964 to December 1968 (see other category)
USS Princeton (LPH-5) operated on Ganh Rai Bay during April 1966 (see other category)
Diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases:
•AL Amyloidosis
A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs
•Chronic B-cell Leukemias
A type of cancer which affects white blood cells
•Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)
A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
•Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin
•Hodgkin’s Disease
A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by progressive anemia
•Ischemic Heart Disease
A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain
•Multiple Myeloma
A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow
•Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue
•Parkinson’s Disease
A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement
•Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset
A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and motor weakness. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure.
•Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
•Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men
•Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer)
Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus
•Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, or mesothelioma)
A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues
Unsolicited Comments: First and foremost, All Gave Some and Some Gave ALL. With my service I completely understand that I gave More than Some and Less than Others however WE ALL Served Together. With those statements in mind I’m submitting for your review this 40 minute video, linked below, which was submitted to me in a different format but I found and am submitting below in a YouTube format which also indicates the video was posted June 28, 2019.
Of Concern: For example my exposure to Agent Orange included 2 off the Coast of Vietnam tours between 1963 – 1965 | 1967 – 1969 and 2 In-Country-Vietnam tours between 1966 – 1967 | 1969 – 1970. After watching and paying attention to this 40 minute video and as a qualifier, not being a doctor, I’m STILL concerned with a new understanding because the statements made by several of the people in the video “hit-home”. Such as I’m dizzy most of the time – the ball of my left foot has, I guess, neuropathy which the VA wouldn’t identify – the dermatologist I see now cannot identify the various sizes and colors, for lack of a better word, “polka-dots” all over my body. However, more important to me, looking back, I may have very well passed on “bad-things” to my wife and children unbeknownst to any of us and me not having a clue
I do not remember if you were on the 1961 and 1862 cruises I have posted on a Facebook page Called operation Dominic1 information on agent orange and operation Dominic and am looking for stories and memories about this period
we lost our first baby when I got back home in 1963 at the time we did not know why but now we know it was a orange I had heart D. for as long as 40 or more years we all served as young men but we didt know we would have to fight the battle all our live now im blind in one eye and cant see to good in the other .hello to all
Don’t give up on your claim they gave me evaluation and went back 10 years if you have one of these you can get it base on presumption(38cfr4.100 don’t give up it took me a long time to get it but now your have the law on your side keep up the fight hoe all get what is coming to you we been thur a lot over the years am almost blind but I wanted to type this to all.Douglas HURST
For the vets on board during the 1961 cruise I have found that during super typhoon Violet barrels of agent orange broke and spilled this information was given to me by Alfred Brooks and another source said he had to clean it up his name was Neville.Henderson also for the 1962 cruise I have started a Facebook page called operation Dominic I with some information I need stories and facts related to this time. You can reach me at lbriner694@aol.com. Also if anyone knows if deck material is still I would to have a piece tested for radiation some radionuclides last for many years..
USS Princeton (LPH-5) operated as troop transport with helicopters and smaller vessels transporting troops on and off shore during April 1962 and from October 1964 to December 1968 (see other category)
USS Princeton (LPH-5) operated on Ganh Rai Bay during April 1966 (see other category)
Diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases:
•AL Amyloidosis
A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs
•Chronic B-cell Leukemias
A type of cancer which affects white blood cells
•Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)
A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
•Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin
•Hodgkin’s Disease
A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by progressive anemia
•Ischemic Heart Disease
A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain
•Multiple Myeloma
A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow
•Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue
•Parkinson’s Disease
A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement
•Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset
A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and motor weakness. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure.
•Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under VA’s rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
•Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men
•Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer)
Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus
•Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, or mesothelioma)
A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues
Unsolicited Comments: First and foremost, All Gave Some and Some Gave ALL. With my service I completely understand that I gave More than Some and Less than Others however WE ALL Served Together. With those statements in mind I’m submitting for your review this 40 minute video, linked below, which was submitted to me in a different format but I found and am submitting below in a YouTube format which also indicates the video was posted June 28, 2019.
Of Concern: For example my exposure to Agent Orange included 2 off the Coast of Vietnam tours between 1963 – 1965 | 1967 – 1969 and 2 In-Country-Vietnam tours between 1966 – 1967 | 1969 – 1970. After watching and paying attention to this 40 minute video and as a qualifier, not being a doctor, I’m STILL concerned with a new understanding because the statements made by several of the people in the video “hit-home”. Such as I’m dizzy most of the time – the ball of my left foot has, I guess, neuropathy which the VA wouldn’t identify – the dermatologist I see now cannot identify the various sizes and colors, for lack of a better word, “polka-dots” all over my body. However, more important to me, looking back, I may have very well passed on “bad-things” to my wife and children unbeknownst to any of us and me not having a clue
how do I get the 40 min. video ?
Agent Orange exposure .. you will find this link under Photos and videos ..
Go to Photo and video and there are (2) pages..
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I do not remember if you were on the 1961 and 1862 cruises I have posted on a Facebook page Called operation Dominic1 information on agent orange and operation Dominic and am looking for stories and memories about this period
we lost our first baby when I got back home in 1963 at the time we did not know why but now we know it was a orange I had heart D. for as long as 40 or more years we all served as young men but we didt know we would have to fight the battle all our live now im blind in one eye and cant see to good in the other .hello to all
Don’t give up on your claim they gave me evaluation and went back 10 years if you have one of these you can get it base on presumption(38cfr4.100 don’t give up it took me a long time to get it but now your have the law on your side keep up the fight hoe all get what is coming to you we been thur a lot over the years am almost blind but I wanted to type this to all.Douglas HURST
For the vets on board during the 1961 cruise I have found that during super typhoon Violet barrels of agent orange broke and spilled this information was given to me by Alfred Brooks and another source said he had to clean it up his name was Neville.Henderson also for the 1962 cruise I have started a Facebook page called operation Dominic I with some information I need stories and facts related to this time. You can reach me at lbriner694@aol.com. Also if anyone knows if deck material is still I would to have a piece tested for radiation some radionuclides last for many years..
does anyone know NELSON WHO WAS IN 3 DIV HE WAS MY BESTMAN ALSO HARRY SANDER HE WAS ON THE CAPT GIG IN 1962 -1964
I WAS IN 3-DIV I was on the capt’s Gig 1961-62.I knew Nelson..